Abstract: A roof mounting 1 for use in giving a rise pipe 2 access through a roof 3 comprising a plate 4, 22 having a circular hole 5 therein, a connector 6 embodying a spherical formation 7 which fits closely in the circular hole in the plate, the connector having a passage therethrough and being shaped to receive the rise pipe, and, mounting means 9, 16 for mounting the connector to the plate in a manner permitting the connector to be pivotted relative to the plate, the roof mounting in an operative position being located with the plate parallel to the pitch of the roof and with the connector aligned with the rise pipe.